Dear SRLA Families,

You are invited to view Sr. Linda from the Pierre Toussant Food Pantry on the YouTube link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPH1wFtgQsI

Our students have been invited to this wonderful organization through our own Easter Mountains of food drive for our Lenten giving project.

Enjoy the video and remember that you may start donating food items beginning on Monday, March 15th.

Be well,

Principal Underwood

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Parents,

Report cards are now available to view online in PowerSchool.

To view the report cards, follow the steps below.

1. Log in to PowerSchool.

2. You will see the opening screen with student information.

3. On the left, scroll down until you see “Report Card” on the bottom left side of the screen (See picture - “Report Card” is highlighted).

4. Click on Report Card and the report card will appear.

5. At the top right of the screen, click on the “Print” icon if you would like to print the report card.

Please note: The report card is available on a computer only. It is not available on the app.

Principal Tina Underwood

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Here is the link for The Way of the Cross with Children for this Friday Night, March 12th at 7PM.

https://youtu.be/CUVw5Z9Nkvc

Sister Sandy DeMasi

Meaningful SRLA Community Service Event

Dear St. Rose Families,

Our SRLA students have always been so selfless, generous and super productive members of society at even the youngest of ages. 

Primary grades include PK-3, PK-4, Kindergarten and First grade.

Middle Grades include Second, Third and Fourth grades

Junior High includes Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grades.

Community Service offers SRLA students the opportunity to foster an awareness of the world around us and demonstrates how everyone, young or old, can make a difference in the lives of others.

Principal Underwood

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SRLA Families, you won't want to miss this fun, interactive event on March 20th, featuring Tara Roscioli of Highway 2 Well and author of Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist.

Tickets are now available for purchase via the SMART portal. 

You may choose to attend one of the three sessions: 5pm, 6:30pm, or 8pm. The $75 ticket price gets you a mixology kit for 2 people which includes ingredients for the cocktail, minus the alcohol, and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize! There will be one prize raffled off at each session. 

Proceeds from this event will benefit SRLA! Zoom details will follow. For any questions, please contact Andrea Mansfield, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

First, I would like to thank you for your support of Saint Rose of Lima Academy. Our recent celebration of Catholic Schools Week reminded us of the important place Catholic education has in the lives of our students, their families, our parishes, and our Church at large.

In the face of adversity, our Catholic schools remain resilient and continue to serve their primary mission – to form the next generation of servant leaders.

Now more than ever, our Catholic schools and their communities must come together to ensure that their values and faith formation can continue for years to come.

For this reason, I invite our families to prayerfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal of the Archdiocese of Newark. This annual archdiocesan campaign not only supports the charitable work, services and programs of the Archdiocese, but more importantly, will directly support the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Newark.

The events of 2020 have challenged each of us in unique ways but have also allowed our Catholic community to demonstrate what we do best – to teach and witness God’s word and build God’s kingdom.

I hope that you will join me in making a gift to this year's Annual Appeal.

To make a gift, please visit www.rcan.org/sharing.

There you will also find information on the how this campaign supports our Archdiocesan mission.

May God bless you and your family.

Sincerely,
Principal Tina Underwood

Dear SRLA Families,

The third trimester begins on Monday, March 8^th.

I would like to remind you of a few policies that we already have in place and a few new ones that I will be adding. Most every family should be familiar with Google Classroom and how to locate assignments. All work is expected to be submitted on time. Starting in the third trimester, teachers will no longer be accepting work well past the due dates. If a situation arises and your student will not be able to turn in an assignment on time, he or she will be given seven days after the due date to submit the work. Any late submissions will negatively affect your child’s grade. After the seven days, the work will not be accepted. While we do understand this is a difficult time for everyone, we must insist that the students be accountable for their work.

Also, a separate Honor Code will be sent out on Monday for all students to read, understand, sign and return. The Honor Code will be based on the following principles:

1.      A student’s word is his or her bond.

2.      A student has respect for academic honesty.

3.      A student’s conduct, either in-seat or virtual, is always that of a person of character.

Just a reminder, when we are remote or if your child is remote on any given day, he or she needs to attend class on time with the camera and microphone turned on. If your child is having an issue with the device, please send Danny an email and he will relay it to the teacher. Not having a working camera (homeroom) or microphone may affect your child’s participation grade.

Attendance is being monitored closely. If your child logs out of class early or is excessively late to class, the teachers have the right to mark him or her absent for the class. Also, if your student is being disruptive/distracting or not answering the questions, the teachers can log them out.

I am currently exploring “Go Guardian” software to keep our kids safe on line and allow everyone to view side chats and alternate websites while you student is logged on to the school website, during the school day.

Athletics are back! Are you ready for Track and Field?

Remember that I appreciate your support as we navigate through the remaining months of our school year. Thank you parents, you keep me going!!

GO RAVENS!

Principal Underwood
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Dear Parents,

Please see the March calendar below.

Click here for a printable version.

Note:

3/5 12:10 dismissal

3/18 12:10 dismissal Parent / Teacher Conference

3/19 12:10 dismissal Parent / Teacher Conference

Thank you,

Principal Underwood
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Parents,

Please see information below about the Saint Rose of Lima Parish Blanket Sale!

Thank you,

Sister Sandy DeMasi
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Dear Middle School Parents,

Mrs. Gutierrez has made the decision to move to California with her family and we, as a school community, wish them well as they begin the next chapter of their lives. I will truly miss that beautiful baby on future teacher Zoom meetings!!!

I have interviewed extensively again and have hired a Highly Qualified Teacher to teach Middle School Science. His name is Kevin Downey. Mr. Downey comes to us with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Montclair State University, Master of Business Administration from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy-West Point and served as a Captain in the US Army. Most importantly though was the wonderful childhood memories he had from attending a Catholic Grammar school.

Mr. Downey last taught science to sixth and seventh grade students in Elizabeth, NJ. There he was responsible for the construction, implementation, and continual revision of the curriculum. His students achieved a ninety percent grade on the New Jersey standardized test for science.

Mr. Downey will start officially on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Please welcome Mr. Downey to the SRLA family.

Best,
Principal Underwood
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Dear Parents,

We hope you’ll enjoy reading with Fr. Harahan this special bedtime story "The Story of Rosa Parks".

Click link below:

YouTube

Our own Harcourt Lucius II is leading prayer for younger children.

Thank you,
Principal Tina Underwood 
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Dear SRLA Families,

Our favorite Middle School Science teacher, Marielle Gutierrez, has announced that her last day will be this Friday, February 26, 2021.

We are so sorry to see her go but wish her and her family the best of luck in California!

Below is a letter she wishes to share with all of you today.

Principal Underwood
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Dear Saint Rose Community,

It has truly been a pleasure to spend part of my teaching career here at Saint Rose.  I have experienced such a beautiful and warm family atmosphere, which is very unique to our school. While at Saint Rose, the students have made such a positive impact on who I am as an educator. While it may have been my job to teach Science, my students in turn have taught me so much more. All of their unique personalities have made Science classes exciting and meaningful. I wish all of you the best and great adventures ahead!

Love,
Mrs. Gutierrez

Parents,

You can come for early pick up today if you would like.

You will have to pick up from the front office.

Your student will be counted for a full day.

Stay safe,
Principal Underwood
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